Celebrate Mom.

Spend this Saturday, May 9th, celebrating Mom.

To help you plan your day, we share a few ideas below:

MORNING

Enjoy breakfast at Over Easy at the Depot.
When finished head over to…

Support local at Haymakers Farmers Market
Time: 10am-1pm | Franklin Ave.

Spend time shopping The Kent Flea.
Time: 10am-4pm | 409 W. Main St.

AFTERNOON

Stroll Main Street. Browse the local shops. Enjoy lunch at any of the unique local restaurants located downtown. Looking for something different? Make reservations for Gigi’s Ristorante or Laziza.

Grab lunch to go and head to Wingfoot Lake State Park for a picnic or stroll. If your mom fishes, bring along your poles and fishing licenses.  (Weather permitting.)

Pick out flower baskets at The Garden Club of Kent Mother’s Day Baskets sale.
May 8-9, 2026 | 8am-6pm | 480 Ravenna Rd., Kent

Take a tour of the Kent State University Museum.
Stroll through the Fashion exhibits. See fashion trends through the years. Browse the Museum Store.
515 Hilltop Drive, Kent

Make reservations at Pure Passion Farm to spend time getting up close to fury friends.
Paint & Sip with Baby Highland Cows! Reservations required.
7679 Seasons Rd., Kent

EVENING

How about watching The Devil Wears Prada 2 together at the Midway Drive-In Theater?

Enjoy dinner over looking the water at The Lake House Kitchen and Bar.
Reservations are suggested.
7508 OH-43, Kent

Or maybe your Mom would like the quirkiness of Mike’s Place. 
1700 S. Water St., Kent

If you want to make it a weekend getaway, find local hotel accommodations here.